The Angle Brackets Placed Around a Word Indicate That

question 24

Multiple Choice

The angle brackets placed around a word indicate that

• A)a writing system and not a phonetic transcription system is in use.
• B)this is a case of phonetic transcription using the IPA.
• C)allophone rules may be disregarded in pronouncing this word.
• D)the word in question is a lexeme.

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Definitions:

Budget Line

A graphic representation of all possible combinations of two goods that can be purchased at given prices and a given income.

Indifference Analysis

A microeconomic tool used to analyze consumer preferences indicating combinations of goods among which the consumer is indifferent, showing levels of utility.

Numerically Measurable

Quantifiable or capable of being expressed or measured in numerical terms.

Indifference Curve

A graph showing different bundles of goods between which a consumer is indifferent, indicating the combinations provide the same level of utility to the consumer.